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Carrhae, 53 BCE: Rome’s Humbling in the East Battle of Carrhae
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Carrhae, 53 BCE: Rome’s Humbling in the East

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
Few defeats in Roman history feel as uncomfortable as Carrhae. It is not just that a Roman...
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Narses, The Eunuch Who Broke Kingdoms narses byzantine general
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Narses, The Eunuch Who Broke Kingdoms

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
There are figures in history who slip through the cracks because they do not fit the expected...
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Greatest One-Liners in Spartacus Spartacus
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Greatest One-Liners in Spartacus

Liz Stone May 2, 2026 0
There is a certain kind of confidence in Spartacus dialogue that feels almost reckless. Characters do not...
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The Pirate Hunters of the Royal Navy Pirate Hunters of the Royal Navy
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The Pirate Hunters of the Royal Navy

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
There is a particular satisfaction in studying the Royal Navy’s long war against piracy. Not because it...
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Siege of Haarlem (1572–1573) Siege of Haarlem
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Siege of Haarlem (1572–1573)

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
The Siege of Haarlem sits in that corner of history where courage and catastrophe share the same...
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KCD2: Who Are the Cumans? A Historical Look at the Game’s Raiders Kingdom Come - Cumans history
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KCD2: Who Are the Cumans? A Historical Look at the Game’s Raiders

Liz Stone May 2, 2026 0
The Cumans from KCD2 were a Turkic-speaking nomadic people from the Eurasian steppe. Before they appeared on...
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Battle of Naseby (14 June 1645): The decisive clash of the English Civil War Battle of Naseby
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Battle of Naseby (14 June 1645): The decisive clash of the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis May 1, 2026 0
Fought in the Northamptonshire countryside on a warm June morning in 1645, Naseby was less a contest...
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Abd al-Rahman III: The Caliph Who Turned Cordoba Into the Centre of the Western World Abd al-Rahman III
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Abd al-Rahman III: The Caliph Who Turned Cordoba Into the Centre of the Western World

Jayne Ellis May 1, 2026 0
Who Was Abd al-Rahman III? Abd al-Rahman III, born in 891 and ruling from 912 until his...
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Best Late Game Skills and Upgrades in Sekiro Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Late Game Skills and Upgrades
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Best Late Game Skills and Upgrades in Sekiro

Liz Stone May 1, 2026 0
Late game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is where the game quietly checks whether you have actually learned...
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The Deadliest Viking Weapons in History Deadliest Viking Weapons
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The Deadliest Viking Weapons in History

Jayne Ellis May 1, 2026 0
The Viking Age has a habit of being reduced to a few familiar images. Longships cutting through...
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  • Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building
    by Jayne Ellis on August 23, 2026 at 3:59 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts has a rather unusual relationship with books. In most combat sports, reading is supplementary. The post Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice
    by Matt Tait on August 12, 2026 at 11:31 am

    Buying an original Napoleonic sword is one of those collecting decisions where enthusiasm can become expensive remarkably quickly. The post Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
    by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm

    Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
    by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm

    From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
    by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.

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